Gary Barlow shows you the grown up way to pull off check

Every week the world's best-dressed men get photographed looking superb while going about their daily lives, but what can us mere mortals learn about when it comes to style from their well-executed wardrobe choices? Here we bring you the greatest get-ups of the past seven days, and break down the style rules you can take away from each...

Wrap up your suit with a scarf

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If your film’s premiering, you need to be there come rain or shine. But if you’re Hugh Jackman, how do you reconcile the brutal British climate with razor-sharp style? By ditching the tie and wrapping on a scarf. Keep your look dark and monochrome to reflect the weather, and you’ll be able to combine functionality with Hugh-approved style.

Make check your mate

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A three-piece suit isn’t an easy look to pull off, but Gary Barlow smashes it. Keeping things simple in muted charcoal tones, his suit has been given a subtle dose of check. If you’re looking to dabble with patterns you should keep the colours muted and the check discreet. In other words copy exactly what Barlow does here.

The DB jacket is your best friend

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As a muscular guy, Taron Egerton knows that finding the perfect suit jacket can be a hard task. But built, stylish men will know that double-breasted jackets are their friend - the design makes a feature of V-shaped torsos where traditional jackets can make broader upper bodies look box-like. Add peak lapels for the ultimate streamlined outline.

Let your watch do the talking

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As a guest at Baselworld, where all eyes are on the watches, it’s unsurprising that Luke Evans wanted to show off his own timepiece. Leaving his outfit simple and proving that going tie-less can be a smart move, he lets his gold-bezelled Bulgari make a bold sartorial statement.

Don’t be afraid to ditch the shirt

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James Norton proves that down-dressing is never a bad thing. Switching out a shirt for a T-shirt is often a hard look to pull off (never go for a V or scoop neck) but the War and Peace actor nails it. Note: keep under layers lighter to separate your mismatched trouser and jacket combo while ultimately pulling together your whole look.

When in doubt, go back to black

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Sebastian Stan demonstrates exactly why an all-black outfit is, and forever will be, a popular choice. His monochrome Lanvin look is subdued and the actor explores the latest trend of genderless dressing with his translucent silk shirt, keeping things subtly interesting, whilst not straying far from the fail-safe black. Follow suit.